Claire Leet
Springfield,IL
Summary
Dynamic Accounting Specialist with proven expertise in invoice processing and vendor management at the Illinois Office of the Comptroller. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills and effective communication, consistently ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial documentation. Proficient at conflict resolution, enhancing operational efficiency while delivering outstanding customer service in high-pressure environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Specialist
Illinois Office the Comptroller
Springfield, IL
05.2025 - Current
- Temporary Assignment 12/1/23 - 5/15/25
- Pre-audits, prepares and inputs commercial, employee travel, reimbursements, General Assembly mileage and per diem, state offset, state withholding, and revolving fund invoices in accordance with applicable regulations and procedures. Maintains all corresponding logs with physical and electronic data entry, scanning and filing.
- Performs various routine data entry functions for the Court Reporting Services.
- Prepare CODs for filing and maintains an obligation tracking system. Inputs purchase orders and amended purchase orders directly into SAMS.
- Provide efficient communication between various vendors, employees and agencies to resolve issues and respond to inquiries.
- Provide assistance to employees for travel vouchers, travel arrangements and tracking of credit card spending and payments.
- Compile data to provide adequate documentation for auditors.
Office Associate
State of Illinois - Office of the Comptroller
Springfield, IL
06.2023 - 05.2025
- Temporarily Assigned Accounting Specialist 12/1/23 - 5/16/25
- Pre-audits, prepares and inputs commercial, employee travel, General Assembly Mileage and Per Diem, State Offset, State Withholding, Revolving Fund Invoices in accordance with applicable regulations and procedures via personal computer into the SAMS system. Maintains the Vendor Invoice Logs. Scans all vendor invoices into the System Vendor File.
- Deposits all monies received in the Comptroller’s Office in accordance with statutory requirements. Scans all clearing deposit documents into the Systems Receipts File.
- Scans all contract and obligations documents into the System Contract and Obligation File.
- Receives, sorts and distributes all correspondence received by the Department.
- Maintains the vendor payment files
- Answers department phones and responds to vendor inquiries regarding payment status and invoice issues.
- Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
Shift Supervisor
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
Springfield, IL
07.2019 - 05.2023
- Responsible for the overall shift operations of the store.
- Activate and deactivate security alarms, and maintain safety protocols when opening and closing the store.
- Reconcile cash drawers and shift sales.
- Monitor and maintain inventory and supplies.
- Ensure inventory is ordered and recorded to support supply and/or seasonal demands.
- Duties include training and leading new baristas, providing guidance and correction as needed, ensuring staff scheduling is adequate, reviewing subordinate baristas' cash and overall sales at the end of the shift, providing a high level of customer service while working in a high-stress, high-volume environment, and operating multiple computer programs involving cash management, inventory, and ordering.
- Monitored staff performance to ensure quality standards were met.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Communicated clearly with employees regarding job duties, expectations, and policies.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements through data analysis.
- Performed cash handling duties such as counting money, balancing registers, and preparing bank deposits.
- Maintained accurate records of daily transactions and deposits.
Education
High School Diploma -
Riverton High School
Riverton, IL05-2020
Skills
- Invoice processing and vendor management
- Data entry
- Cash handling
- Microsoft Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)
- Accounting software
- Strong organizational skills
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
- Detail-oriented mindset
- Document management and processing
- File organization and record keeping
- Effective communication and team collaboration
- Confidentiality of records, employee and vendor information
References
References available upon request.
Christine Belle - Illinois Office of the Comptroller - Director of Budget and Fiscal
Timeline
Accounting Specialist
Illinois Office the Comptroller
05.2025 - Current
Office Associate
State of Illinois - Office of the Comptroller
06.2023 - 05.2025
Shift Supervisor
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
07.2019 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Riverton High School